“A typical Seahawks draft in that it didn’t make everyone happy but it fit what they seek in defenders. The offensive line could’ve received more help, and it’s unclear where Ethan Pocic (above), a college center, will fit in best. That’s what they’ve done up front -- collect talent and see where it fits -- and it hasn’t always worked out best.”

“The Seahawks got a great value in Malik McDowell at 35 even after trading back a couple of times, as well as Nazair Jones (above), an interesting D-line prospect with a great story. I can quibble with value at a couple of spots here, but if they get the best of McDowell, that's a potentially massive steal.”

“Four of the top five selections this year were devoted to an aging defense, the exception being second-round C Ethan Pocic, who should nail down an interior spot for a beleaguered front. DT Malik McDowell (above), Seattle's first selection at 35th overall, could be a major disruptor if Pete Carroll’s staff can unleash his talent and competitive spirit.”

“Of the team’s four third-round picks, I liked defensive tackle Nazair Jones of North Carolina and Amara Darboh the most. Jones, like McDowell, has great potential. Darboh (above) runs good routes and has nice hands. Fourth-round pick Tedric Thompson was an interesting selection. He should provide really good depth for the Seahawks.”

“Ethan Pocic, taken in the second round, should bolster an offensive line that was in need of help. He is listed as a center but could end up at guard or even tackle. The Seahawks took an offensive tackle, Justin Senior (above), in the sixth round. But it’s questionable whether they did enough to improve their faulty pass protection for QB Russell Wilson.”

“I liked that the Seahawks took multiple shots at defensive backs, adding to a secondary that badly needs a talent infusion. While Pocic is the only likely Week 1 starter, McDowell, Griffin (above), and Jones all profile as players capable of making early impacts. A solid, if unspectacular haul.”

“Ethan Pocic (above) probably winds up at center before his career is done, but he might be a guard or even a tackle for the Seahawks. Regardless, he’s a solid player. Is he as solid as Pat Elflein, who went to the Vikings 12 picks later? Debatable.”

“The success of this draft depends a lot on McDowell (above) and Pocic’s transition to the NFL, but the untold story here is how much secondary talent the Seahawks got in the later rounds. As much as any team, they took advantage of the best defensive backs class in the last decade.”

“Carroll's well-documented feud with Jim Harbaugh aside, Seattle won big when adding two of the latter's pupils from Stanford in Richard Sherman and Doug Baldwin. The club seemed confident in its post-draft press conference that both Hill (above) and fellow Michigan standout Amara Darboh, a physically imposing wideout, could help this club.”

“The Seahawks ended up with 11 selections and had a clear plan for them — an advance rebuild of their defensive strengths. They got plenty of extra pop for their front four rotation, enough secondary players to reload the Legion of Boom. Darboh (above) is a tough inside receiver they needed, and both Pocic and Senior make sure offensive line wasn’t ignored. With all those picks, maybe a linebacker or potential backup QB would have been nice, too.”

“Second-round pick Malik McDowell (above) has first-round talent, and will be a nice addition. Second-round offensive lineman Ethan Pocic can play a bunch of spots, which they like up front. They then sent messages to the Legion of Boom by drafting a corner and three safeties. Schneider knows how to keep a handle on his roster by making moves like that.”

“Shaquill Griffin (above) is a little-known corner from Central Florida who brings physicality and athleticism. Schneider got a safety in Delano Hill later in the third round. … Picking Tedric Thompson in the fourth round helps build depth at safety, though his tackling and history of concussions are concerning.”

If there's one thing draft analysts love more than preparing for the NFL's annual talent auction, it's dissecting the results immediately thereafter.

Most recognize that knee-jerk draft grades are a fool's errand, and that the real success or failure of a draft class won't be known until three or four years down the line, but that doesn't stop them from handing out instant analysis -- or stop us from reading it.

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The Seahawks' class of 2017 seems to be generating mostly positive reviews after taking a risk on a big-upside prospect early, then adding a couple of pieces to the embattled offensive line and restocking the Legion of Boom secondary. Most experts applauded general manager John Schneider for being able to move down in the draft and pick up additional selections, though some take issue with the specific players selected at the team's positions of need.

For refreshers, here are the players the Seahawks added over the draft's three days: